Student Fees
SUNDAY- Arrival Costa Rica /Homestay
Arrival San Jose Airport. Greeting by Rancho de Español Language School Staff in airport lobby. Transfer to Rancho de Español in La Guácima,
a small, friendly community. This region is known as the Valley of the Sun. Rancho de Español serves as the meeting point
and social center for all activities. Meet the Program Directors as you’re introduced to your host families.
YOUR MIDDLE CLASS HOST FAMILIES
are relatives, neighbors, or lifelong friends of our homestay directors. In fact, many host families are related to one another. Regardless, all families
are monitored and continually evaluated. Host families provide all meals - except those included as part of the touring. Everyone speaks Spanish in the home.
Students normally share with one other group member of the same general language ability.
MONDAY- FRIDAY – Daily Language Classes
Daily half day language classes -in outdoor classrooms- feature a blend of structure, conversation, and practicalities.
Class size averages 3-6 students per native teacher, assuring individual attention and ample opportunity for participation.
The park-like campus has volleyball, soccer,
and a swimming pool for student use in the afternoon and evening (requires teacher supervision).
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The following ½ day  are included:
- Monday: Cooking, featuring picadillo and tortillas.
- Tuesday: Panoramic drive to Cafe Britt. Experience firsthand the incredible process that transforms a red coffee cherry into a perfect cup of coffee - all the while being entertained with tales of coffee tradition, songs, and costumes.
Then, visit Moravia, a popular craft center. Enjoy shopping for traditional hand-painted oxcarts and souvenirs.
- Wednesday: ¡Salsa !
- Thursday & Friday: Humanitarian Project. Your Homestay Director coordinates your special activity at a local school, orphanage or “day care center” in need. Please bring basic school items.
Interact provides transportation and a monetary donation. Interact with the children while painting, gardening, etc. No experience necessary!
SATURDAY - Arenal/Hot Springs
Farewell to your host families as you drive to the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a swim in the therapeutic waters of Baldi,
located at the base of the volcano. Overnight in the region.
SUNDAY - Pacific Coast Resort
Journey to your seaside resort along the popular Pacific Coast. Enjoy your hotel facilities and spend a leisurely day around the hotel pool.
MONDAY – Pacific Coast
Relax by your hotel pool, stroll along the boardwalk or and shop for souvenirs.
Arrange optional activities directly with your hotel: zip-lining, horseback riding, river rafting, etc.
TUESDAY – Return to USA
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SUNDAY DEPARTURES
10 days/9 nights
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NIGHTS
Alajuela Homestay
Arenal Lodge
Pacific Coast Resort
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MEALS
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
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